History (Europe(Crete, Greek, Roman)) Flashcards
When was the Civilization of Crete?
3000-1500 BC
Who inhabited Crete Island?
Descendants of Indo-Germans
What was the main livelihood of the Crete people?
Trading
Where was Crete Civilization located?
In the middle of Asia and Europe
How did the Crete Civilization survived?
By trading in the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas.
What is the Crete Culture called?
Minoan Culture
Who was the Crete Island king?
King Minos
What continents did King Minos united?
Asia, Europe, Africa
When did Crete Island reached it’s highest level?
During the middle ages (2000-1600 BC)
The cultural centre of Crete Island is in the cities of:
Knossos and Phaistos
What were the buildings on Crete Island made of?
Generally made of bricks and some have terraces.
Why did the Crete people built a labyrinth?
For defence against enemy
What skill did the Crete people have?
Casting and forging iron
What was the form of writing used by the Crete People?
Minoan writing
When and why did the Island kingdom of Crete fell?
In the 15th century. Due to decline in trade, natural disasters, and the release of colonies.
What progress can be seen in the civilization of Greece?
Science, technology, and art
What are the 4 Stages of Ancient Greek Civilization?
Mycenaean, Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic
When was the start and end of Mycenaean Civilization?
1800 - 600 BC
What part of city is Mycenaean now?
France
Which king took seat in this civilization?
King Agamemnon (who led the Trojan War)
When did Archaic Civilization exist?
800-500 BC
What is the purpose of polis?
To obtain sufficient food sources, have control over trade routes, and for the socio-political money
Who was the first ever philosopher?
Thales
When was the Classical Civilization?
500-323 BC
Classical Civilization is also known as?
The golden age of Ancient Greece
During the classical civilizations, the first democracy was born, what does that mean?
People had significant roles in making government decisions
How did the Classical Civilization ended?
By the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC
How long did Alexander the Great ruled Greece?
13 years
The early civilization of Romans was divided into 3 eras:
Roman Empire, Roman Republic, Roman Empire
What was Ancient Roman Civilization known for?
Their advancement in Science, law, and art
Who built the Roman Empire and when?
Romulus (1754 BC)
In the Roman civilization, the king was assisted by:
Senate (up to 300 patricians)
In Roman republic, the government was ruled by:
2 consultants, whom the people elected
In Roman republic, a council consists of:
Senates and the House of Representative
What is the 12 stone table laws?
The agreement on equal rights
Who are the triumvirate?
Julius Caesar, Pompous, Crassus
What did the triumvirate do?
They invaded Rome and overthrew the republic
Who was crowned as the sole ruler in the Roman Empire?
Julius Caesar
There was a rebellion by:
Cassius and Brutus
Who took over Caesar’s place? What did he proclaim himself as?
General Octavian, who proclaimed himself to be the first Roman emperor.
The first Roman empire bear a new name:
Emperor Augustus
